5th September, 1942.                    
 
                       Dear Mr. President,                  
 
                                                            
 
 
I had hoped to bring over to you in person this Combined Operations 
      Badge which General Marshall and Admiral King have agreed should 
      also be worn by the U.S. personnel associated with Combined Operations. 
      I hope you will accept this small token of the great bond which 
                    exists between our forces.              
 
                                                            
 
 
Although I am glad that there is no need for me to come, I 
      am sorry to have missed the chance of coming over and seeing 
                            you again.                      
 
                                                            
 
 
I have messages for you from the Crown Prince and Princess 
      of Norway. The latter told me to tell you she is returning in 
  a week's time. Edwina also wishes me to give you many mess
 
                                                            
 
 
I was thrilled to read of Jimmy's adventures in the Solomon 
      Isles. How proud you and Mrs. Roosevelt must be of him
 
                                                            
 
 
                   Yours very sincerely,                    
 
                   (signed Dickie Mountbatten)              
 
                          The President,                    
 
                           White House,                     
 
      Washington, D.C.